Henrik and I decided to go all out for NYE — we served a six-course dinner for 4 of our closest friends. 1) Salmon tartare from Thomas Keller’s French Laundry Cookbook (Amazon also has Chef Keller’s other 2 books, Ad Hoc at Home and Bouchon, each for ~$18 off cover price).  Paired with a *delicious* [...]

I have been away from the blog for a very special reason… my very good friend from home, Natalie, was visiting me in Sweden — and I just had to show her a good time (you understand, right?) The first night she was here, I served warm smoked salmon and roe-sauce (varmrökd lax med romsås) [...]

Sara and Joa hosted a Greek “tapas” pitch-in 5/28, and it just reminds me of how much I love Mediterranean food.  Hummus, halloumi, tabouli, tzatziki, spanakopita, greek salad, and grilled lamb…. good friends and great recipes can only lead to a wonderful evening.  Henrik and I brought the halloumi, hummus and tabouli. Recipe tips for [...]

Today I made a noodle soup with Thai flavors.  A base of vegetable stock was simmered with lemongrass and lime leaves . Lightly sauteed garlic and ginger were added to the stock  after being strained of the lemongrass and leaves. Red curry paste, oyster mushrooms, lime juice and fish sauce were then added to the [...]

I received 2 new Le Crueset mini-cocottes for my birthday, so I decided to do something unique with them. First I lined the bottom with halved cherry tomatoes. then I cut asparagus in 1″ pieces to create a little forest of asparagus. I think they’re pretty cute, don’t you? Served with pork tenderloin, potatoes, herb [...]